Senior Director, Business and Administration - Rollins School of Public Health

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• In collaboration with the Departmental Chair and Chief Business Officer, directs and manages the operations, personnel, and fiscal activities for a large academic department or business unit with an operating budget of approximately $3.5 - $6.0 million, sponsored funding of approximately $20 - $40 million, regular staff of approximately 100 - 200 and temporary staff of approximately 150 - 250.
• Serves as the department's liaison with administrative deans and directors within the school.
• Directs the day to day administrative, personnel and financial operations of the department.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on departmental operations and identifies and leads efforts to address specific operational issues.
• Develops recommendations and action plans towards their resolution.
• Functions as the chief financial officer of the department.
• Develops annual all funds budget, including position planning.
• Provides quarterly budget to actual forecasts.
• Determines and recommends options for addressing budget issues.
• Provides guidance in preparing contract budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and/or financial statements.
• Manages faculty effort allocations in collaboration with Research Administration Services.
• Plans and prepares projections for management of unit operations and associated costs.
• Implements financial controls, provides fiscal management over administrative, academic, sponsored research, service centers and operating funds, and strategically plans for the future.
• Prepares departmental annual report of financial and academic history, policies and forecasts.
• Establishes departmental processes and procedures to insure compliance with government, university and school policies.
• Continually monitors and advises faculty and staff regarding administrative and academic activity, implications of policy changes and information systems strategies.
• Oversees all departmental staff, including administrative, financial and related support personnel.
• Projects and develops plans for addressing staffing requirements.
• Hires, supervises and evaluates regular staff and student employees.
• Assists in identifying ways to successfully recruit and retain faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows.
• Oversees onboarding, orientation and training of staff, including procedures to improve efficiency and as necessary to reorganize.
• Prioritizes work assignments and special projects.
• Researches and investigates employee issues/concerns.
• With the assistance of the Office of Human Resources, determines and implements solutions to non-routine HR problems both at the request of the staff and/or supervisors and by self-initiated intervention.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to recommend an appropriate course of action.
• With the assistance of the Office of Human Resources, oversees management of payroll operations for the department, including direct involvement in non-routine annual and special increases, promotions and recruitments.
• Determines and implements solutions to administrative problems.
• Responds to inquiries and/or complaints from faculty, staff, students, outside agencies, and/or the public which require interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Participates in technology architecture to ensure efficiency across administrative and academic operations.
• Responds to requests for regular and special reports from the chair, faculty, school, university and outside agencies.
• Works with the chair and faculty to plan and manage the physical space allocated to the department to insure optimum utilization.
• May conduct research and develop proposals for new programs and services.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance or related field, and five years of professional business or management experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Previous supervisory experience.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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